On Wednesday afternoon, the Central Park Conservancy Garden boasted blooms — and hats — of all varieties for the 44th annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon. Known colloquially as the “Hat Luncheon,” this year’s sold-out event, hosted by the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy, honored longtime park supporters Judy Hart Angelo and Janet Ross and raised a record amount of money for New York City’s “backyard.”

But first, back to the hats.

While florals reigned supreme, a few women used the opportunity to show their support for another New York institution — the Knicks — as the basketball team was heading into Game Two of the NBA finals.…